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American Focus > Blog > Entertainment > Judge Rules CAA Didn’t Steal John Musero Pilot, May Have Blacklisted Him
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Judge Rules CAA Didn’t Steal John Musero Pilot, May Have Blacklisted Him

Last updated: June 18, 2025 7:52 pm
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Judge Rules in Favor of CAA in TV Show Idea Theft Case

In a highly anticipated decision, a judge has determined that CAA did not steal a TV show idea from writer John Musero to give to another client. However, the ruling also highlighted the agency’s duty to be faithful and honest to its clients, raising questions about CAA’s actions in handling Musero’s career.

Musero filed a lawsuit against CAA in 2019, alleging that his agent, Andrew Miller, took his idea for a show titled “Main Justice” and gave it to Sascha Penn, who later sold a similar pilot to CBS. The lawsuit claimed that both pilot scripts shared numerous similarities, including themes of terrorism and justice system analogies.

Despite the similarities, the judge found that Musero could not prove that Penn had copied his specific writing style, as both scripts drew inspiration from the popular TV show “The West Wing.” The judge also determined that Penn had independently created his script before Musero submitted his idea to CAA.

Following the ruling, a spokesperson for CAA expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that Andrew Miller had always operated with integrity and dismissing Musero’s claims as baseless.

However, the judge’s decision also raised concerns about CAA’s treatment of Musero, who was placed on a list of underperforming writers without his knowledge. Musero argued that this action harmed his career and constituted a breach of fiduciary duty on the part of CAA.

In response, CAA’s lawyers argued that talent agencies do not owe a duty of fidelity and honesty to their clients, leading to a dispute over whether CAA’s actions amounted to blacklisting. The judge disagreed, emphasizing that talent agents have a duty to act in the best interests of their clients.

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The case will now proceed to trial, where Musero will need to demonstrate damages resulting from CAA’s alleged blacklisting. A jury will ultimately decide whether CAA breached its duty to Musero.

Overall, the judge’s ruling sheds light on the complexities of the entertainment industry and the responsibilities that agents have towards their clients. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and honesty in client-agent relationships.

As the legal battle continues, both Musero and CAA will be closely watched to see how the outcome of this case impacts the industry as a whole.

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